Endothelin-1 gene variant Lys198Asn and plasma endothelin level in obstructive sleep apnea.

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a recognized risk factor for cardiovascular disorders. Thus, an association between endothelin-1 (EDN1) and OSA can be assumed. We investigated a cohort of 364 consecutive patients (age 57 +/- 10 years) with mild to severe OSA for the EDN1 variant Lys198Asn (G/T) and endothelin plasma levels and compared them with 57 controls. The Lys198Asn genotype was significantly associated...

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